| Classic canopy |
| Robinhood have released a series of classic canopies.. |
| Colour in the kitchen |
| Australia's love affair with purely neutral kitchens using large expanses of stone, glass and warm timbers accessorised with stainless steel appliances |
| Colour-match your oven |
| With St George Appliances' new Colour Collection you can now colour-match.. |
| HEPA Vacs |
| House dust mite allergy is very common and is associated with asthma.. |
| Latest food steamer |
| Sampford IXL has introduced their Electronic Food Steamer.. |
| Latest vacuum cleaners |
| Miele has released the S5 floor care series.. |
| Modern dishwasher |
| The Glem dishwasher DW410 ($899) is economical and features 3 star water and energy ratings.. |
| Premium rangehood |
| The Elica Collection from Integrated Appliance Group offers a high-end European line of premium air extraction products.. |
| Totalcare vac |
| Miele has introduced the S 5781 Total Care Specialist (RRP $849) to its 2008 Floorcare range.. |
| Twin-capacity 60cm oven |
| Samsung's BT621FSST ($999) offers Twin Convection technology.. |
| Water-saving front loaders |
| Whirlpool has launched two innovative and water efficient front load washing machines.. |
| Wet and dry Dustbuster |
| Black and Decker have introduced the industrial designed Wet and Dry Dustbuster.. |
| 3 in 1 bathroom extractor |
| Sampford IXL has released the Tastic Neo, a sleek, stylish and energy efficient bathroom unit.. |
| Basin and console |
| Duravit has released a Fogo furniture console and Bacino basin.. |
| BubbleMassage bath |
| Kohler has introduced BubbleMassage, a jet technology, to its Regatta bath.. |
| Designer vanities |
| New from Nova Deko, the Fresh and Colorado vanities offer a sleek, simple design to suit any bathroom.. |
| Disabled toilet kit |
| The Luxury Carekit Accessible Toilet package has been released by Caredesign.. |
| Turbine showerheads |
| The Nikles Booster Turbine Technology for showerheads increases water pressure.. |
| Vanity range |
| The IFO vanities range from Reece is designed to suit any bathroom.. |
| Versatile exhaust fan |
| Clipsal's CEF40 Exhaust Fan has a flexible design that allows it to be mounted in a variety of applications.. |
| Balustrade kit |
| Otter's Ezy-Fix Balustrade Kit includes 3 metres of cable and 2 bullet head fittings.. |
| Retaining walls |
| Austral Bricks two GB Masonry ranges, Norfolk and Tasman, are suited to contemporary designs.. |
| The mix that matches |
| Four of the Australia's well known home accessory brands have teamed up.. |
| Compact demolition solution |
| Kennards Concrete Care has introduced hand-held concrete and rock splitters.. |
| Decorative brickwork |
| Austral Bricks have released the Symmetry and Metropolis ranges of bricks.. |
| Desire added to the Burlesque Mix |
| Bold and daring, the Burlesque brick range by Austral Bricks has been extended with the addition of the new colour, Desire.. |
| Natural clay bricks |
| Boral Bricks has released its natural clay Nuvo Aspire range in New South Wales and Queensland.. |
| Rapid rubble removal |
| This rubbish chute system, which can be hired from Kennards Lift and Shift, is a fast and easy way to remove building rubble.. |
| Recycling pods |
| DATS Environmental Services has introduced small 1m3 and 2m3 'Recycling Pods'.. |
| Relocatable housing pods |
| Superior Housing Solutions (VIC) developed their U|pod with integrated kitchen, shower, toilet and laundry areas.. |
| Steel building hurdles |
| These building hurdles bring pin point accuracy, reliability and user friendliness.. |
| Tracked mini transporters |
| Cormidi dumpers (from Work Smart Equipment, Sydney ) are go anywhere transporters.. |
| Heritage restoration |
| A product that removes salt from masonry has helped stop the deterioration of Australia's oldest surviving European building.. |
| Beautiful decks |
| Feast Watson Decking Oil is a way to help protect and nourish your deck using eucalyptus oil.. |
| Decking colours |
| ModWood has introduced their Natural Grain Collection featuring three new colours and finishes.. |
| Pre-finished bamboo flooring |
| BT Bamboo flooring from Eco Flooring Systems is a practical flooring alternative.. |
| Vac's for grinding machines |
| HTC has introduced the HTC 5 iAD, HTC 10 iAD and HTC 15 iAD* vacuum systems designed for floor grinding machines.. |
| Taxation benchmarks for roofers |
| The Australian Tax Office has released new benchmarks to help people in the roofing industry to comply with their tax obligations.. |
| Cooling options |
| The latest cooling range from IXL Appliances consists of a variety of evaporative coolers.. |
| Faux chimney |
| No chimney? No problem! The Regency Zero Clearance range enables you to have a gas log fire installed.. |
| Tall fireplace |
| The DH840 Fire Box from Chazelles (Sydney) has a one piece tall flat glass door.. |
| Benchtop makeover |
| Bench Top Clear by White Knight Paints is a finish for re-colouring and rejuvenating kitchen benchtops.. |
| Canadian sinks |
| Reece has introduced the Cubeline range of inset sinks by Canadian designers Afa.. |
| French country hardware |
| Marina Isles Architectural Hardware (Sydney) has released their French Country range.. |
| Latest ventilators |
| Fantech (Melbourne) have developed a comprehensive range of ventilators called Ezifit.. |
| Milk heating jug |
| Decor has introduced a milk heating jug that can't boil over.. |
| More pantry space |
| Decor has introduced a range of food storers that stack neatly to save on pantry space.. |
| Water saving sink |
| The Hughie Sink is a simple moulded plastic sink insert which fits into an average sink.. |
| DIY security system |
| NRMA Insurance (NSW) is urging households to consider installing a security alarm.. |
| Eco-switch |
| Carbon Reduction Industries has released the energy saving Eco-switch.. |
| Energy advice centre |
| Energy Australia has opened an Energy Efficiency Centre at Homebush (Sydney).. |
| Escape light smoke alarm |
| In the event of a house fire, electricity required to power interior lighting can often be disabled.. |
| Home theatre components |
| Convoy International, Sydney, has announced the Australian release of the new Harman Kardon range of home theatre components.. |
| Indoor antennae |
| Avico (Sydney) has introduced its new generation, high performance indoor television antennae.. |
| Invisible speakers |
| Stealth Speakers (from Len Wallis Audio) deliver sound in much the same way as other in-wall speakers.. |
| Kitchen light |
| Beautiful lighting over island benches in kitchens can provide good light.. |
| Lighting solutions |
| Hafele’s range of Lighting Solutions is detailed in their newly released Lighting Technology Brochure.. |
| Low energy globes |
| Beacon Lighting has called for Australians to switch to low energy CFL globes now and not wait until incandescent lamps are unavailable.. |
| Rechargeable LED light |
| GO Distribution has introduced rugged rechargeable portable LED worklights.. |
| Solar lights |
| The Olsent range of versatile modern and innovative solar lighting is available from Home Timber and Hardware.. |
| Solar power options |
| Beacon Lighting has launched Beacon Solar, a new retail business.. |
| Surge protection for home theatres |
| A surge protector is a device that sits between the power outlet and the electrical device.. |
| Tough phone |
| Crazy John's has launched one of the world’s toughest phones, the Sonim XP1.. |
| Watch your watts and cool the globe |
| Clipsal Cent-a-meter is an electricity monitor.. |
| BBQ options |
| Red Centre BBQs offers a range of 4 and 6 burner BBQs, Grills, and outdoor ovens.. |
| Create your own Hadrian's Wall |
| Hadrian's Wall can be recreated in Australian gardens with Boral's Hadrian Walling.. |
| Curved patio roof |
| The Stratco Outback Curved verandah patio is available in both Clearspan and Multispan.. |
| Decorating the outdoors |
| Del Terra has introduced dining, lounge, shading and storage solutions for outdoor spaces.. |
| Fencing made easy! |
| The innovative Duralok Fence System delivers a more dynamic option for privacy fencing.. |
| Gardening multi-tool |
| From Master Distributors (Melbourne), the Ames True Temper Planter's Buddy is a multipurpose tool created to service many gardening tasks.. |
| Healthier gardens |
| Earthcore has the environment and consumer needs covered with a comprehensive range of.. |
| Outdoor improvements |
| Adding a deck to your home is a cost effective way to create a private open-air oasis.. |
| Commercial strength timber floors |
| Intergrain UltraFloor is a water-based timber finish that uses Enviropro Commercial Flooring Technology.. |
| Deck and fence sprayer |
| H.D. Hudson Manufacturing Company has designed the Deck and Fence sprayer.. |
| Graffiti and paint removal |
| Lift Off from The Flood Company now has two products for graffiti and paint removal.. |
| Hot metal strike |
| TenPin City bowling has used Hot Metal laminate extensively in applications such as reception desks.. |
| New paint! |
| Bristol has released a clever, new-generation paint product ideal for trims, skirtings and doors.. |
| One step paint prep |
| Bristol Paints has released a premium preparation product that will prime, seal and undercoat.. |
| Protecting exterior walls |
| Porter's Toughcote is a tough water-based acrylic polymer for the protection and decoration of exterior walls.. |
| Protecting timber |
| Timber Seal by Lanotec uses the key ingredient of lanolin to extend the life of timber.. |
| Rust - The new black |
| Designed by Rice Daubney, this rust feature wall was specified for the new American Express Headquarters in Pyrmont.. |
| Slip resistant decking |
| Intergrain has expanded its range of exterior timber finishes with an innovative solution for a slip-resistant deck.. |
| Sunshine and citrus interiors |
| According to Bristol Paints the trend for Spring/Summer 2008 is for flashes of brilliance.. |
| Test tube samplers |
| The new way of selecting colour for walls is with this clever little Test Tube Colour Samplers by Taubmans.. |
| Timber deck care |
| Intergrain UltraDeck delivers a long lasting, high performance finish to enhance and invigorate exterior timber surfaces.. |
| Electric skylight |
| The Fakro Electric Opening Skylight from Breezway (Brisbane) is the modern solution to improving the quality of your living space.. |
| Art deco taps |
| Bellagio, by Zucchetti and available through Streamline Products, is a contemporary classic collection of taps.. |
| Big process pump |
| Australian Pump Industries has released a cast iron 100mm self priming centrifugal industrial motor pump.. |
| Chiseled sink |
| The Franke Neptune sink appears chiseled and sculptured to provide a deep recessed impression.. |
| Clean water |
| Microlene is a range of under-bench drinking water purifiers from Davey Water Products.. |
| Confused over solar rebates? |
| The Federal Government's means testing of solar panel rebates has created major confusion for homeowners across Australia.. |
| Pipe lagging |
| Acoustica has developed Acoustiflex PL and Acoustiflex PL Convoluted.. |
| Plumbers' Handbook |
| Caroma has release the ninth edition Caroma Plumbers' Handbook - free for plumbers.. |
| Plumbing safety |
| ZOKON Green Flux does not contain Potassium Biflouride.. |
| Sealing micro leaks |
| Super Seal sealant (GO Distribution, NSW) is ideal for a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) repairs.. |
| Smart Approved WaterMark products |
| The latest products which have been approved to carry the Smart Approved WaterMark include.. |
| Tank water protection |
| Sanitising rain water collected in a household tank that is intended as drinking water is a concern for many people.. |
| Tapware and accessories |
| The Plumbworx Illusions range of high quality tapware and matching accessories is available through Home Timber and Hardware.. |
| Turbo waste disposal |
| Franke offer a range of 3 waste disposal units.. |
| Wastewater treatment |
| Dean Cameron discovered 12 years ago a way to cut the energy needed for treating wastewater by up to 90%.. |
| Water saving tapware |
| Kiri Tapware is the latest water saving innovation from Methven.. |
| Adding texture |
| Sareen Stone's (Sydney) collection of Feature Cladding finishes can add texture and character to any design scheme.. |
| Cityscape décor |
| Cityscape from Decoramics (Melbourne) is a dynamic, three-dimensional tile concept.. |
| Dustless tiling |
| Tilers can enjoy 80 percent less dust in their daily work thanks to the Dust Less Technology from ParexDavco.. |
| Feature and borders tiles |
| Schots' (Melbourne) exquisite travertine and black limestone feature and border tiles.. |
| Latest trends in stone and tiles |
| Italy is the tile trendsetter, with new ideas, new colours, and innovative applications.. |
| Mosaic tile sheets |
| You can create an earthy, rustic look with Schots' range of classic brushed and chiselled marble mosaic tiles.. |
| Pebble-Mix |
| Almost 4000m2 of balconies of the Crowne Plaza Torquay (VIC) was covered in Pebble-Mix in Sandstone.. |
| Rhapsody in bathrooms |
| Rhapsody by Decoramics (Melbourne) is an attractive feature border/riser tile.. |
| Tessellated tiles revitalised |
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| Tiles from Spain |
| The Arte range of wall and floors tiles will brighten any bathroom or kitchen.. |
| All rounder tool |
| The Bosch PMF 180E All Rounder tool ($149) is ideal for DIYers.. |
| Carbon fibre planer |
| The GMC 750W Carbon Fibre Unlimited Rebate Planer is solid yet lightweight.. |
| Compression sprayer |
| H.D. Hudson Manufacturing Company has developed a compression sprayer that anyone can use just by the flick of a switch.. |
| Construction lasers |
| STABILA's latest robust lasers (LAR200 and LAR250) have been designed for building sites.. |
| Diamond chainsaw |
| A new diamond chainsaw, which can be hired from Kennards Concrete Care.. |
| DIY Website |
| Bosch has developed a DIY instructional website which includes a comprehensive guide to the tools and accessories.. |
| Gardening tools |
| The Ames True Temper Promotional Range from Master Distributors (Melbourne) is ideal for the novice gardener.. |
| Grindstones |
| The Tormek Blackstone Silicon SB-250 grindstone (around $320) is designed for hard materials and fast shaping.. |
| Hard Yakka for women |
| Hard Yakka has launched a range of women’s workwear designed for the more fashion-forward working woman.. |
| Heavy duty bench drill |
| Hare and Forbes Machineryhouse have launched a drill press with a fully machined cast iron pulley system.. |
| Height safety innovation |
| SafetyLink's new surface mounted FrogLink is an all in one unit.. |
| Longer lasting tools |
| To extend the working life of both hand and power tools Lanotec.. |
| Mighty mini screwdriver |
| Following on from the introduction of a tiny yet powerful screwdriver, Bosch Power Tools has released their IXO Generation 3.. |
| New Icon range |
| The new Icon Intercharge range, available at Mitre 10, features interchangeable batteries.. |
| Outdoor sprayer |
| Awkward tank and knapsack compression sprayers can be a drag.. |
| Platform Ladders |
| Aimsafe (Sydney) have added Fibreglass Platform Steps to their range of innovative work solutions.. |
| Portable safe |
| 95% of burglaries are done by petty thieves and amateurs.. |
| Post hole diggers |
| Ames True Temper has developed a range of heavy duty long handled tools.. |
| Power digging |
| Ames True Temper has developed the Power Step Shovel.. |
| Power tagline safety |
| DBI-SALA Power Tagline system (from Capital Safety, Sydney) has been designed to provide easy access to.. |
| Powerful nailer |
| Paslode has released the Impulse IM90i (RRP $1,299), a powerful gas powered framing nailer.. |
| Safer welding |
| Recent investigations into the effects of welding fumes have sparked serious OHandS concerns.. |
| Serious DIY tools |
| The Worx Angle Grinder and Drill Combo Pack comes complete with a carry bag for easy transportation.. |
| Sharper hand tools |
| The T-3 sharpening system from Tormek offers an economical way to access a high quality sharpening system.. |
| Soft Grip Screwdriver Set |
| The Snap-on Instinct 8 piece Soft Grip Screwdriver Set ($220.75) features a special handle.. |
| Strong drive ratchet |
| The Snap-on T72 6mm Drive Ratchet (RRP $130) provides up to 122Nm of torque.. |
| Stylish safety footwear |
| The Diadora Utility VENT model is an anti-static shoe.. |
| Tough water blaster |
| The Aussie Ultra high pressure water blaster from Australian Pump Industries is both fuel efficient and environment friendly.. |
| Tradies vest |
| With 12 pockets in this Skillers Vest there is a place for everything.. |
| Trailer-mounted pump |
| The 150mm trailer-mounted pump, available from Kennards Hire in NSW and Queensland.. |
| Water blaster |
| The Aussie AB22A heavy duty high pressure water blaster, designed and built tough for Australia's operating conditions.. |
| Custom-made doors |
| Axolotl (Sydney) have been innovating door design for a number of years now.. |
| Larger size window film |
| Handi Home Supplies (Melbourne) have added a new size, 2.4m x 1.2m, to their energy saving window film.. |
| Latest window fabrics |
| Hunter Douglas Commercial SILHOUETTE Shadings are now available.. |
| Sunscreen fabrics |
| Hunter Douglas Commercial has introduced a colour palette for their ECOVIEW Plus and EXTRAVIEW Plus Sunscreen fabrics.. |
| Window reveals with metal trim |
| Profiles in Plaster (Brisbane) have developed their Ezy-Exy Window Reveal.. |
| A source of tradies |
| www.tradesdownunder.com has been developed in response to a shortage of skilled tradespeople in the workforce.. |
| Air mover |
| JetVent Air Mover (from Fantech) works to remove the build up of hot, stagnant air.. |
| Bedroom space savers |
| You can store less frequently used items under your bed with the Easi Store.. |
| Blast away dirt and grime |
| The easing of water restrictions in Sydney provides the first opportunity in many years for the exterior of homes to be given a good spring clean.. |
| Car park ventilation |
| The Fantech Impulse JetVent range has been extended to incorporate the growing need for a more general solution.. |
| Garage tidiness |
| Howards Storage World can help with your garage grumbles.. |
| Green guide |
| The Australian Government has released Your Home Renovator's Guide.. |
| Kitchen pantry makeover |
| Ensure food selection is a breez | |
